Swantje Furtak is a freelance journalist. The focus of her writing and filming lies on peatlands.

She has reported for the ZEIT, Greenpeace Magazine and SZ and published a non-fiction book on the ecosystem.

She is also getting is masters degree in Environment&Society in Munich.

Swantje Furtak ©Jana Stein

Basic information

Name
Swantje Furtak
Title
Journalist & Filmmaker
Country
Germany
City
Berlin

Supported projects

Wasted Wetlands

  • Environment

WICKLOW / LONGFORD / CERVIA / ORISTANO / LOWER SAXONY – This investigation looked into how commercial interests backed by public money are decimating Europe’s remaining wetlands, as national authorities ignore this ongoing exploitation.